I picked this cabinet as it was one of the few that would fit in my hallway and hold a decent number of shoes! Ive not managed to get the advertised 18 pairs in (we all have quite big feet) but have easily got 12 pairs in and could get more in if they were smallernot trainers! My husband said it was easy to put together and didnt take him that long. All of our screwsholes were fine! Because of the skirting board we have had to screw a baton to the wall to attach it securely.